Everyone is trying to find the camouflaged snake in this photo. Can you spot it?

Susannah Wollman

Contributing Writer

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“Where’s Waldo?” fans may have a better-trained eye than most of us, but I bet it won’t help them discover this snake’s hiding place—in plain sight! This photo has taken the internet by storm, and some people simply give up, saying it’s a hoax. But is it? Can you find the snake?

This particular snake—yes, it really is there!—is a copperhead, a common snake seen throughout North America. Keep reading and we will show you where it is.

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But first, a little more on copperhead snakes...They are venomous, but mildly so, and its bite is rarely fatal. However, since copperheads strike without warning, and since the bite can not only be painful but can also damage surrounding tissue, always seek medical treatment if you are bitten.

Now that you’ve had a chance to look for the snake, were you able to spot it? Don’t worry if you couldn’t—you’re not alone. I admit; I had to have help, too.

Take a look at this last picture, where the snake is outlined for you. Even having this "map" of the snake, I was still unable to find it in the original photo. Amazing, isn’t it? That’s Mother Nature for you!